Ship Record
HMS Dorsetshire (40)
Learn about HMS Dorsetshire (40) in Royal Navy history.
HMS Dorsetshire was a Royal Navy cruiser of the county-class cruiser county.
Service History
HMS Dorsetshire served as a heavy cruiser and is chiefly associated with bismarck action.
Historical Significance
HMS Dorsetshire contributes to the history of the Royal Navy’s cruiser force and the development of county-class cruiser county.